ServiceM8
Smart field service software — manage jobs, staff, and customers from anywhere
About ServiceM8
ServiceM8 is a field service management platform with a unique per-job pricing model instead of per-user fees. This makes it particularly cost-effective for trades businesses with multiple technicians but variable job volume. Built for plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, and other service providers, ServiceM8 handles scheduling, quoting, invoicing, payments, and communication with an emphasis on automation and mobile-first workflows. Its form-building tools and compliance documentation features make it especially popular with electricians and other licensed trades that require certification paperwork.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unlimited users on all paid plans — per-job pricing saves money for businesses with large teams
- Custom form builder is the best in class for compliance-heavy trades like electrical and gas fitting
- Free plan with 30 jobs/month lets sole traders start without any financial commitment
- Strong automation capabilities reduce admin time by auto-sending reminders, follow-ups, and invoices
- 14-day free trial on all paid plans with no credit card required
Cons
- Job caps on each plan mean high-volume businesses may hit limits and face plan upgrades mid-month
- No route optimization or GPS tracking built into the platform
- No consumer financing integration for closing larger residential jobs
- iOS-first platform — the Android experience has historically lagged behind in features and polish
Key Features
Per-Job Pricing
Pay based on job volume, not user count — unlimited users on all paid plans
Custom Forms
Build compliance forms, safety checklists, and certificates that technicians complete on-site
Job Cards
Digital job cards with photos, notes, forms, and customer signatures attached to every job
Scheduling & Dispatch
Visual calendar with drag-and-drop scheduling and automated SMS reminders to customers
Quoting & Invoicing
Create quotes on-site and convert to invoices with one tap after job completion
Online Booking
Branded online booking page for customers to self-schedule appointments
Accounting Integration
Sync invoices and payments with Xero and QuickBooks automatically
Asset Management
Track customer equipment and assets with service history for planned maintenance
Pricing
- 1 user
- 30 jobs/month
- Job cards & scheduling
- Quotes & invoices
- Email & SMS
- Mobile app
- Unlimited users
- 50 jobs/month
- Everything in Free
- Online booking
- Mobile payments
- Accounting sync
- Unlimited users
- 150 jobs/month
- Everything in Starter
- Custom forms
- Job queues
- Automated reminders
- Unlimited users
- 500 jobs/month
- Everything in Growing
- Advanced reporting
- Custom templates
- Priority support
- Unlimited users
- 1,500+ jobs/month
- Everything in Premium
- Dedicated account manager
- API access
- Custom integrations
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